Sherco 300
Real ownership data from 439 UK 300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 27.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 14.5% |
| Electrical | fail | 5.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Wheels | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
300 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 1,482 mi | 286 | 80.58% |
| 2020 | 63 | 1,681 mi | 232 | 85.82% |
| 2019 | 65 | 1,745 mi | 374 | 77.55% |
| 2018 | 61 | 1,948 mi | 216 | 82.76% |
| 2017 | 57 | 1,832 mi | 170 | 80.98% |
| 2016 | 71 | 2,797 mi | 323 | 84.13% |
| 2015 | 34 | 2,084 mi | 148 | 78% |
| 2014 | 24 | 2,293 mi | 190 | 72.55% |
300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sherco 300?
Across 439 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (27.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sherco 300?
The median Sherco 300 in the UK has covered 1,878 miles, and typically rides about 260 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,143 and 3,068 miles.
Is the Sherco 300 reliable?
81.2% of Sherco 300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 439 Sherco 300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.